Epson KM-2550 User manual

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This Operation Guide is for 1650, 2050, and 2550. This Operation Guide mentions that 1650 is a

16 ppm (prints per minute) model, 2050 is a 20 ppm (prints per minute) model, and 2550 is a

25 ppm (prints per minute) model.

Note This Operation Guide contains information that corresponds to using both the inch and metric

versions of this machine.

This Operation Guide shows messages of the inch version. When using the metric version, see

the messages of the inch version for reference. With regard to the messages in the text, if a

message has only the difference of upper- and lower-case spelling, we show only the message

of the inch version. When there is even a slight difference in the message, we have listed the

information for the inch version followed, in brackets, by the corresponding information for the

metric version.

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Guide to This Operation Guide

This operation guide has the following chapters. The content of each chapter is summarized

below for reference.

1 Copier Functions

This chapter explains various settings that can be made in relation to the copier functions of this

machine.

2 Printer Settings

This chapter explains various settings that can be made in relation to the printer functions of this

machine.

3 System Menu

This chapter explains the other general settings that can be made in this machine.

4 Job Accounting

This chapter explains the settings of the job accounting functions.

Appendix

This chapter includes a table of paper that can be used in this machine, a table of specifications,

a chart which explains the combinations of functions and settings that can be used with this

machine, and glossary of terms used in this document.

Guides Supplied with This Machine

The following guides are supplied with this machine. Refer to the guides as needed.

Basic Operation Guide

This Basic Operation Guide contains explanations on the procedures for loading paper and

connection of this product, the basic procedures of copying and printing, and troubleshooting.

Advanced Operation Guide (this guide)

The Advanced Operation Guide contains explanations on copier and printer functions as well as

default settings that can be adjusted on this machine.

KX Printer Driver Installation Guide

This guide describes the procedure to install the printer driver software.

KX Printer Driver Operation Guide

This guide describes how to install and set the printer driver software.

PRESCRIBE Commands Technical Reference

PRESCRIBE is the native language of the Kyocera Mita printers. This Technical Reference

contains the information about how the printing is performed using the PRESCRIBE commands

as well as the font and emulation description. Also included is a list of permanent parameters

and their explanation needed when customizing your printer.

PRESCRIBE Commands Command Reference

Gives a detailed explanation of the PRESCRIBE command syntax and parameters with the aid

of print examples.

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Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

1Bold indicates key names.

2 Courier indicates content of the message display.

3Note contain important information aside from the text.

4 Italic refers to another page or other guide.

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CONTENTS

1 Copier Functions ........................................................................................... 1-1

Paper Source Selection ...........................................................................................................1-2

Original Size Selection .............................................................................................................1-3

Image Quality Mode .................................................................................................................1-5

Copy Exposure Adjustment ......................................................................................................1-6

Number of Copies to Be Made .................................................................................................1-7

Zoom Copying ..........................................................................................................................1-8

Auto Zoom Ratio Selection Mode .......................................................................................1-8

Zoom Mode ........................................................................................................................1-9

Preset Zoom Mode .............................................................................................................1-9

Original Orientation ................................................................................................................1-10

Interrupt Mode ........................................................................................................................1-11

Duplex Copying ......................................................................................................................1-13

Split Copying ..........................................................................................................................1-15

Sort Copying ..........................................................................................................................1-17

Offset Copying ........................................................................................................................1-18

Staple Copying .......................................................................................................................1-19

Combine Copying ...................................................................................................................1-20

Combine Copying Modes .................................................................................................1-20

Borderline Types ...............................................................................................................1-24

Setting the Combine Copying ...........................................................................................1-24

Margin Mode ..........................................................................................................................1-26

Border Erase Mode ................................................................................................................1-27

Continuous Copying ...............................................................................................................1-28

Auto Rotation .........................................................................................................................1-29

EcoPrint Mode ........................................................................................................................1-30

Auto Selection Mode ..............................................................................................................1-31

Program Function ...................................................................................................................1-32

2 Printer Settings .............................................................................................. 2-1

Using This Machine as a Network Printer ................................................................................2-2

Menu Hierarchical Diagram ......................................................................................................2-3

Status Page Printing .................................................................................................................2-7

e-MPS Function .......................................................................................................................2-8

Printing Quick Copy/Proof-and-Hold ..................................................................................2-8

Deleting Quick Copy/Proof-and-Hold .................................................................................2-9

Printing Private Print/Stored Job .........................................................................................2-9

Deleting Private Print/Stored Job ......................................................................................2-10

Printing Virtual Mailbox Accumulated Data .......................................................................2-11

Printing Virtual Mailbox List ..............................................................................................2-11

Printing Code Job List ......................................................................................................2-12

e-MPS Detail Settings ......................................................................................................2-13

Interface .................................................................................................................................2-16

Parallel Interface ...............................................................................................................2-16

Network Setting ................................................................................................................2-17

Emulation ...............................................................................................................................2-22

Emulation Mode Selection ................................................................................................2-22

Font ........................................................................................................................................2-25

Font Selection ...................................................................................................................2-25

Font Size ..........................................................................................................................2-26

Courier/Letter Gothic Font Character Pitch ......................................................................2-27

Courier/Letter Gothic Font Setting ....................................................................................2-27

Code Set Selection ...........................................................................................................2-28

Font List Printing ...............................................................................................................2-28

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Print Configuration ................................................................................................................. 2-30

Number of Copies ............................................................................................................ 2-30

Reduction Printing ........................................................................................................... 2-31

Print Orientation ............................................................................................................... 2-31

Page Protect Mode .......................................................................................................... 2-32

Line Feed (LF) Action ...................................................................................................... 2-32

Carriage Return (CR) Action ............................................................................................ 2-33

Wide A4 ........................................................................................................................... 2-33

Print Quality ........................................................................................................................... 2-34

KIR Mode ......................................................................................................................... 2-34

EcoPrint Setting ...............................................................................................................2-35

Resolution Setting ............................................................................................................ 2-35

Print Density .................................................................................................................... 2-36

Memory Card Operation ........................................................................................................ 2-37

Reading Font Data ........................................................................................................... 2-37

Reading Macro Data ........................................................................................................ 2-38

Reading Data ...................................................................................................................2-38

Reading Program ............................................................................................................. 2-38

Writing Data ..................................................................................................................... 2-39

Deleting Data ................................................................................................................... 2-39

Deleting Font Data ........................................................................................................... 2-39

Deleting Program Data .................................................................................................... 2-40

Deleting Macro Data ........................................................................................................ 2-40

Deleting Language Data .................................................................................................. 2-40

Formatting Memory Card ................................................................................................. 2-40

Printing a Partition List ..................................................................................................... 2-41

Hard Disk Operation .............................................................................................................. 2-43

RAM Disk Operation .............................................................................................................. 2-44

RAM Disk Functions ........................................................................................................ 2-44

RAM Disk Operation ........................................................................................................ 2-44

RAM Disk Size ................................................................................................................. 2-45

Paper Handling ...................................................................................................................... 2-47

Multi-Bypass Tray Mode .................................................................................................. 2-47

Paper Source ...................................................................................................................2-48

Duplex Print Mode ........................................................................................................... 2-48

Output Destination ........................................................................................................... 2-49

Override A4/Letter ........................................................................................................... 2-49

Other Settings ........................................................................................................................ 2-51

Form Feed Timeout ......................................................................................................... 2-51

Received Data Dump ....................................................................................................... 2-52

Printer Function Resetting ............................................................................................... 2-52

Resource Protect Mode ................................................................................................... 2-53

Auto Continue ..................................................................................................................2-53

Duplex Printing Error Detection ....................................................................................... 2-54

Stapling Error Detection ................................................................................................... 2-55

Service Status Page Printing ........................................................................................... 2-56

3 System Menu .................................................................................................. 3-1

Default Setting Mode ............................................................................................................... 3-2

Copier Default Settings ...................................................................................................... 3-2

Machine Default Settings ................................................................................................. 3-12

Multi-Bypass Tray Settings .................................................................................................... 3-26

Paper Size ....................................................................................................................... 3-26

Paper Type ...................................................................................................................... 3-28

Browsing and Printing the Total Counter ............................................................................... 3-29

Report Output ........................................................................................................................ 3-31

Language Setting .................................................................................................................. 3-33

User Adjustment .................................................................................................................... 3-34

Drum Refresh .................................................................................................................. 3-34

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4 Job Accounting .............................................................................................. 4-1

Job Accounting Mode ...............................................................................................................4-2

Managing Accounts ..................................................................................................................4-4

Registering a New Account ................................................................................................4-4

Setting Limit of Use ............................................................................................................4-5

Deleting an Account ...........................................................................................................4-8

Changing Limit of Use ........................................................................................................4-9

All Account Management .......................................................................................................4-10

Individual Account Management ............................................................................................4-11

Enabling Job Accounting ........................................................................................................4-12

Default Settings ......................................................................................................................4-13

Copier Job Accounting .....................................................................................................4-13

Printer Job Accounting .....................................................................................................4-14

Scanner Job Accounting ...................................................................................................4-14

Fax Job Accounting ..........................................................................................................4-15

Operation against Excess over Limit ................................................................................4-16

Using Job Accounting ............................................................................................................4-17

Appendix ......................................................................................................Appendix-1

Paper ...........................................................................................................................Appendix-2

Basic Specifications of Paper ................................................................................Appendix-2

Proper Paper Selection .........................................................................................Appendix-2

Special Paper ........................................................................................................Appendix-5

Specifications ..............................................................................................................Appendix-8

Main Body ..............................................................................................................Appendix-8

Copier Functions ...................................................................................................Appendix-9

Printer Functions .................................................................................................Appendix-10

Document Processor (optional) ...........................................................................Appendix-10

Paper Feeder (optional) .......................................................................................Appendix-10

Duplex Unit (optional) ..........................................................................................Appendix-11

Finisher (optional) ................................................................................................Appendix-11

Job Separator (optional) ......................................................................................Appendix-11

Environmental Specifications ...............................................................................Appendix-12

Copier Function Combination Chart ..........................................................................Appendix-13

Glossary ....................................................................................................................Appendix-16

Index ....................................................................................................................Index-1

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1-1

1 Copier Functions

This chapter explains the following topics.

• Paper Source Selection

• Original Size Selection

• Image Quality Mode

• Copy Exposure Adjustment

• Number of Copies to Be Made

• Zoom Copying

• Original Orientation

• Interrupt Mode

• Duplex Copying

• Split Copying

•Sort Copying

• Offset Copying

• Staple Copying

• Combine Copying

• Margin Mode

• Border Erase Mode

• Continuous Copying

• Auto Rotation

• EcoPrint Mode

• Auto Selection Mode

• Program Function

Copier Functions

1-2

Paper Source Selection

Perform the following procedure to select a paper source (cassette or multi-bypass tray) with the

desired paper size.

1

Set the original.

If Auto is displayed on the message display, copy

paper of the same size as the original is automatically

selected.

Notes • This auto paper selection function can be disabled. (For details, see Paper Selection on

page 3-4.)

• You can set a paper size for the cassette. (For details, see Paper Size (cassettes 1 to 4) on

page 3-13.)

• You can set a paper type for the cassette. (For details, see Paper Type (cassettes 1 to 4) on

page 3-14.)

2

To change the paper size, press the Paper Select key

to select the desired paper source.

Notes • When using the multi-bypass tray, set the paper size and the paper type referring to

Multi-Bypass Tray Settings on page 3-26.

• You can set the machine to display the Bypass Paper size screen when the multi-bypass

tray is selected. (See Multi-Bypass Tray Confirmation Display on page 3-14.)

3

Press the Start key. Copying starts.

Auto

1

100%

Ready to copy.

Auto

Copier Functions

1-3

Original Size Selection

With manual original size selection, this machine can scan only the part of a specified size of the

original for copying.

Also you can use an irregular size original by inputting the original size.

Selecting an Original Size from Regular Size

1

Set the original.

2

Press the Original Size key.

3

Press the S key or the T key to select the desired

original size.

4

Press the Enter key.

5

Press the Start key. Copying starts.

Selecting an Original Size from Other Regular Sizes

1

Set the original.

2

Press the Original Size key.

3

Press the S key or the T key to select Other

Regular Size.

4

Press the Enter key.

5

Press the S key or the T key to select the desired

original size.

Original Size:

Auto

Input size

*

Other Regular Size

Original Size:

Other Regular Size:

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6

Press the Enter key.

7

Press the Start key. Copying starts.

Inputting the Original Size

1

Set the original.

2

Press the Original Size key.

3

Press the S key or the T key to select Input size.

4

Press the Enter key.

5

Press the < key or the > key to set the vertical size.

You can set the vertical size to 2" to 11 5/8" in 1/8"

increments [50 to 297 mm in 1 mm increments].

6

Press the T key to move to the horizontal size.

7

Press the < key or the > key to set the horizontal size.

You can set the horizontal size to 2" to 17" in 1/8"

increments [50 to 432 mm in 1 mm increments].

8

Press the Enter key.

9

Press the Start key. Copying starts.

Original Size:

Auto

Input size

*

Input size

2"

Input size

2"

Copier Functions

1-5

Image Quality Mode

You can select the image quality mode according to the type of originals.

1

Set the original.

2

Press the image quality mode select key to select the

desired mode.

3

Press the Start key. Copying starts.

Note • You can adjust the copy exposure in each of the image quality modes. (See Exposure

Adjustment for Text + Photo Originals on page 3-7, Exposure Adjustment for Text

Originals on page 3-8 and Exposure Adjustment for Photo Originals on page 3-8.)

• If you select the Photo mode, the manual copy exposure mode is set. (See Copy Exposure

Adjustment on page 1-6.)

Image quality mode Description

Text + Photo Select to copy originals that contain a mixture of both text and

photographs.

Text Select to copy originals that contain large amounts of text, such as

documents.

Photo Select to copy originals that contain photographs.

Copier Functions

1-6

Copy Exposure Adjustment

This section explains how to adjust the copy exposure. The following modes are available for copy

exposure adjustment.

Auto Exposure Mode

Press the Auto Exposure key. The machine detects

the density of the original and sets the optimum

exposure.

Notes • You can make adjustments to the auto exposure mode if the overall copies come out too dark

or too light. (See Auto Exposure Adjustment on page 3-6.)

• If you select Photo as the image quality mode, you cannot select the auto exposure mode.

Manual Exposure Mode

Press the Lighter key or the Darker key to adjust the

exposure. The exposure display indicates the current

exposure level.

Note You can change the default setting for the copy exposure to the auto exposure mode. (See

Exposure Mode on page 3-3.)

Mode Description

Auto exposure mode The machine detects the density of the original and sets the optimum

exposure.

Manual exposure mode The operator presses the Lighter key or the Darker key to adjust the

exposure.

Copier Functions

1-7

Number of Copies to Be Made

Set the number of copies to be made as follows. You can set the number of copies to 999 at the

maximum.

1

Set the original.

2

Use the numeric keys to set the desired number of

copies.

Note To cancel the number of copies, press the Stop/Clear key. The number of copies is reset to 1.

3

Press the Start key. Copying starts.

Auto

10

100%

Ready to copy.

Auto

Copier Functions

1-8

Zoom Copying

The zoom ratio can be changed to reduce or enlarge the copies. The following modes are available

for zoom copying.

Auto Zoom Ratio Selection Mode

Original images are reduced or enlarged according to the selected paper size.

Note You can set a default setting so that the auto zoom ratio selection mode is selected when you select

a cassette. (See Default Magnification on page 3-6.)

1

Set the original.

2

Press the AUTO%/100% key. AUTO % is displayed on

the message display.

3

Press the Paper Select key to select the copy paper.

The zoom ratio is displayed on the message display.

Mode Description

Auto zoom ratio selection

mode

Original images are reduced or enlarged according to the selected

paper size.

Zoom mode The zoom ratio can be changed from 25 % to 200 % in 1 %

increments.

Preset zoom mode A preset zoom ratio can be used to reduce or enlarge original

images.

Inch Specification

200 % (5.5 × 8.5 Æ 11 × 17), 154 % (5.5 × 8.5 Æ 8.5 × 14),

129 % (8.5 × 11 Æ 11×17), 121%(8.5×14Æ 11 × 17),

78 % (8.5 × 14 Æ 8.5 × 11), 77 % (11 × 17 Æ 8.5 × 14),

64 % (11 × 17 Æ 8.5 × 11), 50 % (11 × 17 Æ 5.5 × 8.5)

Metric Specification

200 % (A5 Æ A3), 141 % (A4 Æ A3, A5ÆA4), 127 % (Folio Æ A3),

106 % (11 × 15" Æ A3), 90 % (Folio Æ A4), 75 % (11 × 15" Æ A4),

70 % (A3 Æ A4, A4 Æ A5), 50 % (A3 Æ A5)

Metric Specification (Asia Pacific)

200 % (A5 Æ A3), 141 % (A4 Æ A3, B5 Æ B4), 122 % (A4 Æ B4,

A5 Æ B5), 115 % (B4 Æ A3, B5 Æ A4), 86 % (A3 Æ B4, A4 Æ B5),

81 % (B4 Æ A4, B5 Æ A5), 70 % (A3 Æ A4, B4 Æ B5),

50 % (A3 Æ A5)

1

100%

Ready to copy.

AutoAuto %

1

129%

Ready to copy.

AutoAuto %

Copier Functions

1-9

4

Press the Start key. Copying starts.

Zoom Mode

With this mode, the zoom ratio can be set between 25 % and 200 % in 1 % increments.

1

Set the original.

2

Press the Zoom key.

3

Use the numeric keys to input the zoom ratio. The

zoom ratio is displayed on the message display.

(The display example shows a screen displayed when

an operator enters 1, 1, and 8.)

4

Press the Enter key.

5

Press the Start key. Copying starts.

Preset Zoom Mode

With this mode, the zoom ratio can be set to one of the preset ratios.

1

Set the original.

2

Press the Zoom key.

3

Press the S key or the T key to select the desired

zoom ratio.

4

Press the Enter key. The zoom ratio is displayed on

the message display.

5

Press the Start key. Copying starts.

118%

100%:

121%:8.5x14

78%:8.5x14

Zoom:

11x17

8.5x11

100%

100%:

121%:8.5x14

78%:8.5x14

Zoom:

11x17

8.5x11

Auto

1

121%

Ready to copy.

Auto

Copier Functions

1-10

Original Orientation

You must specify the orientation of the original when using the following functions: duplex copying,

split copying (from 2-sided originals), margin mode, border erase mode, combine copying, auto

selection mode (optional), and staple copying (optional).

When the originals are set on the platen:

When the originals are set in the document processor:

Note You can change the default setting of the orientation of the original. (See Original Orientation on

page 3-18.)

1

Press the Function key.

2

Press the S key or the T key to select Orig.

direction.

3

Press the Enter key.

4

Press the S key or the T key to select Rear [Back

Edge] or Left top [Left].

5

Press the Enter key.

Original Rear Left top

Continuous scan

Function:

End

Orig. direction : Rear

: Off

Orig. direction:

Rear

Left top

*

Copier Functions

1-11

Interrupt Mode

The interrupt mode can be used to stop output of copying or another job temporarily and to output

urgent copy or print data or received fax data. After the interrupt processing is complete, the

interrupted job can be resumed.

The following modes are available for the interrupt function.

During a Copy Job

1

Press the Interrupt key. Interrupt mode OK

[Interrupt mode] is displayed.

2

Store the originals for the current copying.

3

Set the original for interrupt copying and perform copying.

4

After the interrupt copying is complete, press the Interrupt key. The settings for the interrupted job

are restored.

5

Replace the original with the originals that have been stored. Press the Start key to resume

copying.

During Output

1

Press the Interrupt key during output. Select Interrupt mode is displayed.

Note If the machine has neither print data nor received fax data, Interrupt mode OK [Interrupt

mode] is displayed. Proceed to step 4.

2

Press the S key or the T key to select the desired

interrupt mode.

Mode Description

Interrupt copy • This mode can be used to stop copying and to make a copy of

a different original at different settings. After the interrupt copy

has been produced, the interrupted copying can be resumed at

the same settings in effect prior to the interruption.

• This mode can also be used to stop output of a job and to make

a copy of another job. After the interrupt copy has been

produced, the interrupted job is resumed.

Priority output This mode can be used to interrupt output of a job and to output

print data or received fax data with priority. After priority output is

complete, the interrupted job is resumed.

Note

To use the fax functions, the optional fax kit must be installed.

Select Interrupt mode.

Interrupt copy

Priority:Printer

Priority:Fax

Copier Functions

1-12

Note • Priority:Printer is displayed when the machine has print data.

• Priority:Fax is displayed when the machine has received fax data.

3

Press the Enter key.

If you have selected Interrupt copy, message Interrupt mode OK [Interrupt mode] is

displayed. Proceed to the next step.

If you have selected Priority:Printer or Priority:Fax, output of data starts. Proceed to

step 5.

4

Set the original for interrupt copying and perform copying.

5

After the interrupt job is complete, press the Interrupt key. The interrupted job resumes.

Copier Functions

1-13

Duplex Copying

Two-sided copies can be made from a variety of originals including double-page spread or

two-sided originals.

Note The optional duplex unit must be installed.

The following modes are available for duplex copying.

Mode Description

1 sided->2 sided

[1-sided->2-sided]

(2-sided copying from 1-sided

originals)

One-sided originals are copied onto the front and back sides of the

copy paper. If the number of originals is odd, the back side of the

last copy page is blank.

Note

In the 1-sided to 2-sided mode, select the following setting.

• Stitch at left/right of originals Æ Finished stitch at left of copies:

The images for the back side are copied without rotation...A

• Stitch at left/right of originals Æ Finished stitch top of copies:

The images for the back side are rotated 180 degrees and

copied. Finished copies can be bound at the top so that

double-page spread pages are copied in the same

orientation...B

2 sided->2 sided

[2-sided->2-sided]

(2-sided copying from 2-sided

originals)

Front and back sides of originals are copied in the same way onto

both sides of copy paper.

Note

The paper sizes that can be used are A3 to A5R, Folio, 11 × 17"

(Ledger), 8

1/2 × 14" (Legal), 8 1/2 × 11" (Letter), 11 × 8 1/2",

5

1/2 ×81/2" (Statement), 8 1/2 × 13" (Oficio II), 8K, 16K, and 16KR.

Original Copy

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def

abc

ghi

abc

def

ghi

abc

def

Original Copy

AB

Original Copy

Copier Functions

1-14

1

Set the original.

2

Press the Duplex/Split Page key.

3

Press the S key or the T key to select the desired

duplex copy mode from 1 sided->2 sided

[1-sided->2-sided], 2 sided->2 sided

[2-sided->2-sided], and Book->2-sided.

4

Press the Enter key.

If you have selected 1 sided->2 sided [1-sided->2-sided], proceed to the next step.

If you have selected 2 sided->2 sided [2-sided->2-sided], or Book->2-sided, proceed to

step 7.

5

Press the S key or the T key to select the desired

finished stitch side.

6

Press the Enter key.

7

Press the Start key. Scanning of the original starts.

If the originals have been set in the optional document processor, copying starts automatically.

If the original has been set on the platen, a message prompting replacement of the original is

displayed. In this case, proceed to the next step.

8

Replace the original and press the Start key. Scanning of the original is performed.

9

When all originals have been scanned, press the Enter key. Copying starts.

Book->2-sided (2-sided

copying from double-page

spread originals)

A double-page spread original of magazines, books, etc. can be

copied onto both sides of copy paper by pressing the Start key one

time.

Note

The original sizes that can be used are A3, B4, A4R, B5R, A5R,

11 × 17" (Ledger), 8

1/2 × 11" (Letter), and 8K. The paper sizes are

limited to 11 × 8 1/2" and 16K in the inch specifications and A4, B5,

and 16K in the metric specifications. The paper size can be

changed and the zoom ratio adjusted to fit the size of the paper.

Mode Description

Original Copy

Book

1 sided 2 sided

2 sided

2-sided

Duplex/Split Page:

Saddle Stitch Direction:

Left side

Top side

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